🌿💚 Annett, die Geschäftsführerin der Naturschutzstation Östliche Oberlausitz, lebt und atmet Naturschutz! Seit Jahren setzt sie sich leidenschaftlich für den Erhalt der regionalen Artenvielfalt und nachhaltige Umweltbildung ein. Mit ihrem Engagement schafft sie einen Ort, an dem Menschen und Natur im Einklang sind. 🌍✨ Danke, Annett, für deine inspirierende Arbeit und deine unermüdliche Energie für unsere Umwelt! 🌱
#ImpactHost #Naturschutz #ÖstlicheOberlausitz #Nachhaltigkeit #Umweltbildung #GreenCommunity #NatureLover
🌿🌍 Begleite Impact Ambassador Shinta zum socialbnb Östliche Oberlausitz in Förstgen🙌 Während Ihres Aufenthalts lernte sie lokale Gemeinschaften kennen und erlebte hautnah, wie Tourismus und Umweltschutz hier Hand in Hand gehen. 🌱💚
Danke, Shinta, für deine inspirierende Energie und dein Engagement für einen positiven Wandel! 🌟
#ImpactAmbassador #NachhaltigerTourismus #socialbnb #ÖstlicheOberlausitz #Förstgen #CommunityEmpowerment #GreenTravel
The Call of the Forest
Heute ist #WeltTourismusTag! 🙌🌎 (english below)
Zur Feier des Tages haben wir unseren neuesten Film „The Call of the Forest“ veröffentlicht, der uns in den ecuadorianischen Amazonas führt.
Jede Minute gehen weltweit 42 Hektar Regenwald verloren. Bis 2030 könnte der Amazonas ernsthaft vom Aussterben bedroht sein. Aber die Achuar kämpfen dagegen an. Sie nutzen den Tourismus, um über 80.000 Hektar Regenwald zu schützen.
Im Film erklärt Chumpi Washikiat, Anführer der Achuar und Präsident der MAANA-Vereinigung, die Beziehung seiner Gemeinschaft zum Tourismus und die entscheidende Rolle, die dieser für die Erhaltung der biologischen Vielfalt des Amazonas und der Kultur der Achuar spielt.
Hier ansehen: https://bit.ly/4dmY3Xb
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Today is #WorldTourismDay! 🙌🌎
To celebrate, we have released our newest impact film, The Call of the Forest, which takes us to the Ecuadorian Amazon.
Every minute, 42 hectares of rainforest worldwide are lost. By 2030, the Amazon could be in serious danger of vanishing. But the Achuar are fighting back. Leveraging tourism, they’re protecting over 80.000 hectares of rainforest.
Get to know Chumpi Washikiat, Achuar leader and President of the MAANA Association, as he explores his community's relationship with tourism and the crucial role it plays in preserving the Amazon's biodiversity and Achuar culture.
Watch here: https://bit.ly/4dmY3Xb
#TourismForPeace #WTD2024 #AmazonRainforest #Kapawi
Last minute deal: Only a few places still available in September and October. Become part of the scientific team of a local NGO for the protection of dolphins and whales in the Mediterranean.
Join the research vessel for a discounted end-of-season price.
More info in bio
#explorewithimpact #dolphinproject #ischia #sustainabletravel
Sometimes, the most spontaneous decisions get you to the most incredible places. The choice to detour through Sangay National park, into the Ecuadorian Amazon was definitely worth the detour!
Until we got to the big river crossing, we didn’t know if there was actually a way to cross it. We actually stood there, at the river bed, for quite a while until we saw the „tarabita“ rushing down - and we realized that we’re at the wrong spot to hop on. We rushed over just in time, and the locals that got off the cable car seemed to be quite irritated by us (and we were equally confused as of how to ride this thing).
It was a lot faster than expected and I wish I could go again - so much fun!
Nevertheless, once we got to the community #Salasaka we really enjoyed some „time off“ of adventuring and watched and learned about their community. One thing I noticed in all the indigenous communities here so far was, that they’re incredibly clean! People take so good care of their surroundings…
The community in Salasaka seemed like a very peaceful place. They introduced us to their rituals, traditional dances and music, and we made food together over the fire.
The best thing for hungry cyclists like us though was probably the breakfast the next morning. They prepared so much rich, traditional food for us (like corn and beans and fruit) that we could barely get up the hills afterwards 😅
#bikepacking #sustainabletravel #travelwithimpact #cyclingsouthamerica #communitytravel #bikestagram #biketravel #biketouring #adventurecycling #campinglife #worldbybike34 #bikepacking_inspiration #biketocamp #adventurecyclist #bikewander #veloweltweit #worldbycycling
Meet the Cañari culture from the Andes in Ecuador! This stay was probably the most insightful and heartwarming one so far… Santiago and his family made us feel like we’re part of their community from the moment we arrived.
Next to Spanish, they speak their native language „Kichwa“ (which is not Quechua!). In their community, mostly everyone wears traditional outfits and the women wear white hats.
It was really inspiring to see how in this community everyone works so well together and people are really helping each other. Every weekend, they have a „minga“ which is a communal „getting things done“ kind of event. All trash is being picked up, and projects like road improvements tackled. How great is that?!
Most of the families own a few cows which are all milked by hand every day. Twice! So much work 🙉
Further up the mountain lives a herd of alpacas, owned by the whole community. And, random fact, every few weeks is alpaca-nail-trimming day. To catch the alpacas they make a big human-Hand-held-circle around the alpacas and then walk in together until they can get a hold of them.
I could keep telling you more about all the fascinating things I learned about their way of living, but then I’d be running out of space soon.
So - if you have the chance to visit the cañari community, I can’t recommend it enough ❤️
#bikepacking #communitytourism #travelecuador #visitacuador #indigenoustourism
Bikepacking is a challenging, but so rewarding way of traveling. On our way north from #Patagonia we were confronted with all the weathers, so much beautiful scenery - and every day something unexpected happened.
I was so grateful pause the adventure in southern Peru for a while to visit two social, educational projects. I ended up staying 4 nights at Qosqo Maki, in Cusco, which offers an open space with different educational programs for kids every day. They try to help teenagers from the streets as well, to give them more perspective on life. Make sure to check out their own cafe too (probably the best pain au chocolate I’ve ever had 😇)
The second project I visited, OYE Lena, is a bit outside of Cusco. Actually a great starting point for the long distance hikes that start there towards Machu Picchu (like the Salkantay Trek or the Choquequirao).
At the project itself I was so impressed to see what Stefanie, the founder, managed to create. At a huge property they offer a big range of programs for kids from the region and I was invited to participate. There’s options of camping or sleeping inside, but camping is definitely a great option 😌
Hope I can come back one day to visit these projects again!
#bikepacking #sustainabletravel #travelwithimpact #cyclingsouthamerica #communitytravel #bikestagram #biketravel #biketouring #adventurecycling #campinglife #worldbybike34 #bikepacking_inspiration #biketocamp #adventurecyclist #bikewander #veloweltweit #worldbycycling
Hi everyone, my name’s Mel and for the past 5 months I’ve been bikepacking through Southamerica.
It’s been an absolute adventure so far, crossing this continent from Patagonia until Bolivia - mainly by bike - and I’m so excited for the stretch ahead of me!
As I’m super passionate about getting to know local communities and always try to travel as sustainable as I can I am very grateful to partner up with @socialbnb as an impact ambassador.
Throughout the next weeks I’ll visit several accommodation projects on my way to the north of the continent to learn even more about the local culture (and of course to rest my legs from now and then 😉).
I’m happy to take you on this exciting journey with me!
#bikepacking #sustainabletravel #travelwithimpact #cyclingsouthamerica #communitytravel #bikestagram #biketravel #biketouring #adventurecycling #campinglife #worldbybike34 #bikepacking_inspiration #biketocamp #adventurecyclist #bikewander #veloweltweit #worldbycycling
🌿 Erlebe die Magie der Toskana bei unserer neuen Impact Experience: Unterstütze bei der Olivenernte auf einem ökologischen Bauernhof und lerne alles über die Olivenölproduktion.
Link in bio
#socialbnb #ImpactExperience #Toskana #Olivenernte“
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🌿 Experience the magic of Tuscany with our new Impact Experience: help with the olive harvest on an organic farm and learn all about olive oil production.
Amazing sighting during the #ImpactExperience in Ischia, Italy. 🇮🇹 🐳
Salvatore, the sperm whale returned to the waters of Ischia. Listen to Alessandro @aleportante about his experience on board of the research vessel Jean Gab.
More info about the experience in Bio ⬆️
#ImpactExperience #travelitaly #whaleconservation #Italy
Pia @weisskrautwaffel tried out our new Impact Experience in Bali and send us this amazing video.
Thanks for supporting the coral reforestation in Bali and for creating an Impact through your visit. 🪸
Read more about Pia’s experience in socialbnb’s newest Blog post. Link in Bio ⬆️
#travelBali #coralplanting #impactambassador
Meet Leon, your Impact Host for our new Impact Experience in Bali, Indonesia 🪸🐟️
The project aims to build a 5-hectare coral reef in Bali, Padang Bai.
With this project they are not only giving back to the ocean and restoring the lost marine habitat and biodiversity in this area, but also contributing to the local communities who depend on this reef for their livelihoods and tourism. 🪸🐠
You wanna join the coral planting team?
Link in Bio.
#Travelbali #divingbali #protecttheoceans #explorewithimpact #bali
“There is so much we can do as travellers to support a positive growth”.
Let’s be part of the solution and not the problem.
Hear from Dania Bianuni, Founder of Dos Aguas Lodge, on how travellers can make more conscious decisions on their travels that support local communities and the environment.
Use the link in bio to watch the full interview. #TravelResponsibly #SustainableTravel
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“Hay muchas cosas que podemos hacer como viajeros para apoyar un crecimiento positivo”.
Seamos parte de la solución y no del problema.
Escucha a Dania Bianuni, fundadora de Dos Aguas Lodge, sobre cómo los viajeros pueden tomar decisiones más conscientes en sus viajes que apoyen a las comunidades locales y al medio ambiente.
Utiliza el link en bio para ver la entrevista completa. #ViajaResponsablemente #TurismoSostenible
🚀 We are thrilled to announce the launch of our latest impact film, in collaboration with our amazing #ImpactStay partner, Dos Aguas Lodge! 🌟📽️
Join us on a journey to stunning Rincón del Mar, Colombia. 🌊Learn how Dos Aguas Lodge is transforming this serene fishing town through responsible tourism and sustainable practices. 🌱
Head over to our YouTube channel to watch the short film: https://youtu.be/xxGFFH-1m-U?si=-vJk37YgBLf3unhf
#ImpactFilm #SustainableTourism #ResponsibleTravel #ImpactStay #Colombia
We’re thrilled to reveal our new category - Impact Experiences! 🌍 🌿
Impact Experiences combine unique accommodations and activities at your chosen socialbnb destination, allowing you to immerse yourself in local culture and into topics like conservation.
Our #impactexperiences are thoughtfully designed to ensure travelers engage authentically with local communities, learn, and contribute directly to the local ecosystem. Your contributions will create a lasting impact, extending well beyond your stay.
We’re in the early stages of this exciting new category and are currently offering a limited number of experiences with our partners in:
Ischia, Italy: Cetaceans Conservation 🐋
Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain: Surf/Permaculture 🏄♂️
Chiang Mai, Thailand: Elephant Research 🐘
Bali, Indonesia: Coral Planting 🌊
Discover more about Impact Experiences, our partners, and stay updated as we release more experience around the world. Visit the link in our bio for all the details.
#ExploreWithImpact #ImpactExperiences
